Alabama Crimson Tide Sweeps North Florida Ospreys

Dominant starting pitching and a mix of small ball and power lead Alabama to a three-game series victory.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team swept their three-game series against the North Florida Ospreys over the weekend, improving their record to 14-3 on the season. Alabama used strong starting pitching performances, aggressive baserunning, and a combination of small ball and power hitting to secure the sweep, outscoring North Florida 28-7 in the series.

Why it matters

The series sweep showcases Alabama's well-rounded offensive attack and deep pitching staff, which will be key assets as they look to contend for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth this season. The Tide's ability to win in different ways - through dominant starting pitching, timely hitting, and smart baserunning - demonstrates their versatility as a team.

The details

In the series opener, junior right-hander Tyler Fay struck out a career-high 11 batters over seven innings to lead Alabama to a 7-2 victory. The Tide then scored six runs in the first inning of game two and cruised to a 9-3 win, with freshman Myles Upchurch tossing six strong innings with 11 strikeouts in the series finale, a 12-2 Alabama victory shortened to seven innings by the mercy rule.

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The players

Alabama Crimson Tide

The baseball team of the University of Alabama, a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

North Florida Ospreys

The athletic teams of the University of North Florida, a Division I program that competes in the ASUN Conference.

Tyler Fay

A junior right-handed pitcher for the Alabama Crimson Tide who had a dominant outing in the series opener.

Myles Upchurch

A freshman right-handed pitcher for the Alabama Crimson Tide who struck out 11 batters in the series finale.

Bryce Fowler

An Alabama outfielder who had a strong series at the plate, going 5-for-10 with a home run and 6 RBIs.

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What they’re saying

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Alabama will host Troy on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. at Sewell-Thomas Stadium as they look to continue their strong start to the season.

The takeaway

Alabama's ability to win in different ways - through dominant pitching, timely hitting, and smart baserunning - demonstrates their versatility as a team and makes them a formidable opponent as they aim to contend for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth this season.